Architect

Elsevier ,
London, Greater London
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BASIC FUNCTIONS: This position provides effective architectural and structural design leadership for the applicable RELX Business Unit. Additionally, the position ensures ongoing development, maintenance, and delivery of technical knowledge and expertise and determines the technical feasibility of large development projects. This position is also responsible for providing technical assessments of new technologies and acquisition candidates to executive management as needed. QUALIFICATIONS: 15+ years of experience in software architecture BS Engineering/Computer Science or equivalent experience required; advanced degree required TECHNICAL SKILLS: Master level in architectural design, strong knowledge of architectural governance. Master-level knowledge in Java; expert level in engineering discipline. Innovative and solutions-oriented in new technologies, security, and infrastructure. Expert in Parallel and Distributed Processing Systems and High-Performance Computing. Solid working knowledge in Service-Oriented Architecture technologies. Experience with Windows Server and UNIX (Linux). Strong research skills. Excellent problem-solving experience; prior success extracting/translating findings into alternatives/solutions; and identifying risks/impacts. Excellent communication (verbal and written) and customer service skills. Strong interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills applicable to a wide audience including senior and executive management, customers, etc., including diction/terminology and presenting information in a concise and effective manner to clients, management, and various departments using assorted communication mediums. ACCOUNTABILITIES: Provide consultancy, leadership, and promotion of engineering best practices. Review and approve changes to systems and components. Provide architecture and design for all development engineering efforts. Perform technical evaluations of new technology and acquisition candidates as required. Assist in the development of information security procedures and practices and deployment of a detailed security audit. Evaluate new technologies and their applicability to the business. Respond to enterprise security issues, quickly designing and implementing solutions to respond to security incidents. Act as a conduit between Enterprise Architects and the Engineering teams. Work across/with Architects from different organizations. Introduce/train teams with new technology. Problem-solve, involving teams in identifying, researching, and coordinating the resources necessary to effectively troubleshoot/diagnose complex project issues. Extract/translate findings into alternatives/solutions, identifying risks/impacts and schedule adjustments to facilitate management decision-making. Drive technical direction and architecture evolution via reviews and on-floor leadership. Proactively monitor new developments. Proactively research, monitor, learn, and assess industry/technology advancements and continually build alliances to explore ways to leverage and advance technical opportunities. Elsevier is an equal opportunity employer: qualified applicants are considered for and treated during employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship status, disability status, protected veteran status, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. If a qualified individual with a disability or disabled veteran needs a reasonable accommodation to use or access our online system, that individual should please contact 1.877.734.1938 or accommodations@relx.com. Elsevier is a global information analytics business that helps institutions and professionals progress science, advance healthcare and improve performance for the benefit of humanity. We help researchers make new discoveries, collaborate with their colleagues, and give them the knowledge they need to find funding. We help governments and universities evaluate and improve their research strategies. We help doctors save lives, providing insight for physicians to find the right clinical answers, and we support nurses and other healthcare professionals throughout their careers.Elsevier provides digital solutions and tools in the areas of strategic research management, R&D performance, clinical decision support, and professional education; including ScienceDirect, Scopus, SciVal, ClinicalKey and Sherpath. Elsevier publishes over 2,500 digitized journals, including The Lancetand Cell, more than 35,000 e-book titles and many iconic reference works, including Gray?s Anatomy. Elsevier is part of RELX Group, a global provider of information and analytics for professionals and business customers across industries. Elsevier employs over 7,000 people in more than 70 offices worldwide. We are an employer of choice, attracting and developing talented and creative people who thrive in a challenging and fast-paced environment. W

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